A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Yeray Sanchez-Morales, marking the sixth arrest linked to the deadly stabbing on england/old-kent-%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%%england/”>Kentkent-road/”>%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%%.
Teen Murder Charge After Deadly Attack
The latest suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested on Wednesday, 24 September. He appeared at %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% Magistrates' Court the next day and was remanded in custody. His next hearing is set for Monday, 29 September at the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%%.
Deadly Stabbing Outside McDonald’s
The horrific attack occurred on Wednesday, 27 August at 10:47pm outside a busy McDonald’s on Old Kent Road SE1. Police were called after reports of a stabbing. Two 17-year-old boys were found with stab wounds. Yeray was rushed to hospital in critical condition but sadly died on 3 September. The other victim has since been discharged.
Five Others Already Charged
- 15-year-old boy arrested 1 Sept, charged 4 Sept
- 16-year-old boy arrested 5 Sept, charged 6 Sept
- Two 17-year-olds arrested and charged 7 Sept
- Another 17-year-old arrested 10 Sept, charged 11 Sept
The earlier five suspects have faced charges including murder, grievous bodily harm, and possession of an offensive weapon. Four appeared at %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% Magistrates' Court, while the 15-year-old was at the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%%.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Officers are still appealing for anyone who saw the stabbing or has dashcam footage to help the investigation. Witnesses can upload material to the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%%.
Alternatively, call 101 quoting CAD 8387/27AUG. Anonymity is guaranteed via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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